Crowder State Park

5/16/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, Mo. Join Crowder State Park staff for a guided hike – or nine – this spring. We will be offering a hike on each of our trails to showcase the beauty and diversity of the park. As we hike, we will discuss the spring wildflowers and other plant species. Hikes will be […]

6/6/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, MO Do you like a challenge? Do you enjoy hiking or trail running? Do you kayak? Are you able to complete mental challenges quickly and accurately? If so, you are encouraged to participate in Crowder's annual Amazing Race Challenge! Inspired by the TV show "The Amazing Race," this […]

June 6, 2026 Celebrate National Trails Day by taking a hike on one of the great trails that Missouri State Parks has to offer! Hiking events are happening at state parks and historic sites all over Missouri. Find one near you! American Hiking Society's National Trails Day® is the country's largest celebration of trails. It […]

7/10/2026 to 7/12/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, MO Reserve your campsite today for the 2026 Christmas in July event!!! Weekend Schedule: Friday, July 10 Bring your Christmas decor and transform your site into a Christmas wonderland for a chance to win fun prizes! Saturday, July 11 8 a.m. – Christmas scavenger hunt: Join […]

9/18/2026 to 9/20/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, Mo. Make your reservations now for the 2026 Dutch Oven Cooking Contest Weekend!! Register for the Dutch oven cooking contest by Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, by calling the park office at 660-359-6473 or by speaking with the host at check-in. You will need to provide your […]

9/26/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, Mo. Join Crowder State Park staff on the night of Saturday, Sept. 26, for a guided hike under the full moon. We will meet at Shelter 3 at 8 p.m. before departing for this hike along portions of Tall Oaks Trail. As we hike, we will discuss nocturnal […]

10/2/2026 to 10/4/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, Mo. Have you ever wanted to explore the great outdoors, but did not know where to begin? Come join us at Crowder State Park for Women in Nature’s weekend experience to learn some new skills, taught by all female instructors. This event is intended to be educational and […]

10/16/2026 and 10/17/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, MO. Join park staff at the equestrian parking lot for a bus tour to the Thompson cemetery and the Thompson house. Along the way, staff will discuss the fall foliage that can be seen. In addition, the Friends of the Thompson House will be at the […]

10/31/2026 | Crowder State Park | Trenton, Mo. Crowder State Park will be hosting Halloween trail runs on Saturday, Oct. 31. There will be a 1-mile fun run on the group camp trail, a 5K on Tall Oaks Trail, a 10K on Tall Oaks and Redbud trails, and a marathon on every section of trail […]